Isaac Tejeda Rosario
Jan 1, 2026
Isaac Tejeda Rosario, age 44, passed away in New York. Born on May 28, 1981, in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the Ramon Tejeda and Milagros Rosario.
Visitation services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Perry Funeral Home, located at 111 Dartmouth Street, New Bedford, MA, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. with a service at...
Michael Ponte
Dec 31, 2025
New Bedford – Michael David Ponte, age 68, of New Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Mike was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Natalie (Pimental) Ponte and George Ponte. He is survived by 3 children, Jodie Lambeau, Tracy Ponte, and Nicole Ponte; a stepson, Dylan Ponte; a grandchild, Aubrey Sherman; and 5 siblings: Michele Ponte, Kenny...
Kenneth Abel Almeida
Dec 31, 2025
Kenneth Abel Almeida, age 76, of Dartmouth, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born on January 19, 1949, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, he was the beloved son of the late Abel Almeida and Mary S. (Amaral) Almeida.
Ken proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He also served in the...
Antonio Humberto Aguiar Pacheco
Dec 30, 2025
Antonio Humberto Aguiar Pacheco, age 76, of Dartmouth, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of Maria F. (Pimentel) Pacheco.
Born on January 28, 1949, Antonio was a beloved son of the late Jose Luis Pacheco and Maria F. (Aguiar) Pacheco. Antonio is survived...
Elaine R. (Beauparland) Lima
Dec 30, 2025
“ Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun’s love
In the spring becomes the rose”
Elaine Rose (Beauparland) Lima, age 90, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Royal of Fairhaven Nursing Home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished wife of Manuel F....
Cheryl Ann Jackson (Souza)
Dec 27, 2025
Cheryl Ann Jackson (Souza), 60, of Dartmouth, passed away on December 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness at Saint Anne’s Hospital.
Cheryl was born on May 3, 1965, in New Bedford to the late Arthur Souza and the late Jeanne Souza. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who found joy in life’s...
Wesley A. Barao
Dec 26, 2025
Wesley A. Barao, age 77, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth, where he had resided after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2014.
Born on December 18, 1948, he was the only son of the late Frank Barao and Marie (Medeiros) Barao. His early years prepared him well for a life dedicated...
Debra Costa
Dec 23, 2025
Debra Costa, age 68, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by the love of her family. She is now reunited with her beloved life companion, James Lammers, with whom she shared many years of love, partnership, and devotion.
Born on May 21, 1957, Debra was the beloved...
Fernando M. Peixoto
Dec 22, 2025
Fernando M. Peixoto, age 65, of Dartmouth, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished husband of Fatima Peixoto,with whom he shared an extraordinary love and a deeply cherished life together for 41 beautiful years.
Born on September 14, 1960, Fernando was the beloved son of...
Ilidio M. Pacheco
Dec 21, 2025
Ilidio M. Pacheco, age 88, of Acushnet, MA, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a cherished husband to Fatima (daSilva) Pacheco of Acushnet, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.
Born on September 10, 1937, Ilidio was the beloved son of the late Elmina (Lopes) and...
Frank P. Canha
Dec 20, 2025
Frank Perry Canha, age 93, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away on December 20, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of the late Mary J. (Sylvia) Canha.
Frank was born in New Bedford, MA to the late Frank Canha and Rose (Menezes) Canha, and had worked at S.M.U. as a Parking Coordinator....
Paul E. Richard
Dec 20, 2025
Paul E. Richard, age 75, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Hathaway Manor, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Helen (Furtado) Richard.
Born on July 26, 1950, Paul was the cherished son of the late Ernest Richard and Doris (Clermont) Richard. He was a lifelong resident of New...
Celia (Mendonca) Andrews
Dec 19, 2025
Celia (Mendonca) Andrews, age 89, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was the cherished wife of the late William Andrews.
Born on August 2, 1936, Celia was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Mendonca and Mary (Ferreira) Mendonca. She had worked...
Louise M. Kubel
Dec 18, 2025
Louise M. Kubel
January 14, 1924 - December 18, 2025 Melbourne, FL
Louise (Magellan) Kubel, 101, formerly of New Bedford and Lakeville, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Kubel for 75 years.
Born in New Bedford on January...
Antonio C. Pereira
Dec 18, 2025
Antonio C. Pereira, age 92, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Idalina M. (Silva) Pereira.
Born on September 20, 1933, Antonio was the beloved son of the late Jose Da Silva Pereira and Aurea Soares Carvalho. Throughout his life,...
Julieta Rego
Dec 14, 2025
Julieta Rego, age 82, of New Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Vantage Health & Rehab of New Bedford, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Horacio Rego, with whom she shared many happy years.
Born on July 8, 1943, Julieta was the cherished daughter of the late...
Joyce (Santos) Medeiros
Dec 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Joyce (Santos) Medeiros, 80, announces the passing of their mom on Saturday, December 13, 2025 after a period of declining health at Care One at New Bedford. She was the widow of William Paul Medeiros and the daughter of the late Virginio and Claudina Santos.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Herbert Lima
Dec 12, 2025
Herbert Lima, 99, of New Bedford, MA, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025. Herbert was the loving and devoted husband of the late Clara P. (Cabral) Lima and the son of the late Antonio de Medeiros Lima and Mary Soares (Oliveira) Lima.
Born in New Bedford, MA, Herbert relocated to São Miguel, Azores, with his parents as a young toddler....
Yelitza (Fernandez) Rodriguez
Dec 11, 2025
Yelitza (Fernandez) Rodriguez, age 52, of New Bedford, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Boston Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Yelitza was a cherished wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister.
Born on June 27, 1973, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of Santiago Fernandez and Vidalia Lopez. Yelitza dedicated her life to being...
Antonio Madeira
Dec 8, 2025
Antonio Madeira, 93, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 13, 1932, in Agua de Pau, on the beautiful island of São Miguel, Açores, to the late Serafin Madeira and Amelia (Miguel) Madeira.
Antonio spent his early years in São Miguel before moving to Terceira in search of new...
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